My OBT

What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?


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The Art of Gift Giving – 2015 Edition

You know how much time I spend trolling Etsy for awful things to make you (and me) laugh? Well, during those searches, I come across some pretty remarkable stuff, and I bookmark the ones I love. Lucky you! Continue reading →


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Etsomnia™ Volume 60: Pumpkin Fever

Indeed. By BriscoBrands

Indeed. By BriscoBrands

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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Etsomnia™ Volume XLIV: Etsom-nom-nomnia

For just $45, you can have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are. By HeavenlyBakedGoods

For just $45, you can get a “Happy Birthday Ugly” cake and have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are.

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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Getting Toasted the French Way!

Buttermilk french toast sounds glorious. I am going to try this one!

To all the mothers* and to the motherforkers who love them (you know who you are), I wish you a happy Mother’s Day.
*including grandmothers, adoptive mothers, birth mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, pregnant women, aspiring mothers, mother figures, eldest sisters, and everyone else who cares for little ones.

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Edible Art (for Deep Pockets)

Edible Sea Glass

Edible Beach Glass by AndiesSpecialtySweets

You know I spend a lot of time goofing on Etsy. But as much as I enjoy the Etsy disasters (and I do), I am even more delighted when I find a seller whose wares inspire and intrigue me, and AndieSpecialSweets is definitely one of those. Continue reading →